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KU58 UXY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,158 mi
Last recorded158,158 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 158,158 miles

Corrosion under vehicle and components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 157,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 144,799 miles

Manufacturer plate value 0.50

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge slightly. Also, several deep cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm, ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 144,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also, slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter excessively leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturer plate value 0.50

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge slightly. Also, several deep cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm, ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 135,112 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 134,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 126,550 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 119,074 miles

Offside Front wearing inner and outer tread splitting inside wall

tyres front 2254018 rear 2254518

Nearside Front tyres tread wearing inner and outer tread and spits inside wall

Fail 6 Oct 2018 119,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wearing inner and outer tread splitting inside wall

tyres front 2254018 rear 2254518

Nearside Front tyres tread wearing inner and outer tread and spits inside wall

Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,944 miles

oil leak under engine

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,618 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,108 miles

Engine cover & Under covers

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 63,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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KU58 UXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU58 UXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU58 UXY registered?

KU58 UXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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